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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.91, 25,277.33 and 8,083.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.91, 25,277.33 and 8,083.51 is: 12,127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.91 : 25,277.33 = 8,083.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.91/25,277.33 = 8,083.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.91x = 25,277.33 × 8,083.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.91x = 204,329,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,329,506.84/16,847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.88

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